August 19 2018
FALA Buzz
8/19/18
This week's Buzz is full of important information from Open House Night to college visits. Please be sure to read from start to finish.

Also, be sure to follow FALA on Facebook and Instagram to stay on top of the latest news and events.
FALA Open House Night - Tuesday, August 21st
FALA's Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 21st from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

This is an opportunity for our teachers to share the coming year with our community. Students will be on a delayed start schedule on Wednesday. 

The structure of the FALA Open House will be to follow your student(s) schedule. If you have more than one student attending follow you may want to bring a partner. 

Open House Schedule

The start of each period will begin every 10 minutes. 
There will be a short passing period between classes. 
Please have your student share their schedule with you. 

5:30pm - 0A
5:40pm - 1A
5:50pm - 2A
6:00pm - 3A
6:10pm - 4A
6:20pm - 5A
6:30pm - 0B
6:40pm -1B
6:50pm - 2B
7:00pm - 3B
7:10pm - 4B
7:20pm - 5B

***FALA is on a DELAYED START on Open House Day. ***

Below is the delayed start bell schedule:

Delayed/Late Start Bell Schedule
0 Hour - will not meet
10:00 - 11:05 1st Period
11:10 - 12:15 2nd Period
12:15 - 12:55 Lunch
1:00 - 2:05 3rd Period
2:10 - 3:15 4th Period
5th hour - will not meet
Picture Day Thursday and Early Release Day Friday
PICTURE DAY

Thursday August 23rd is Picture Day!

Students may dress up, but will need to show their face for the FALA School ID picture.

Friday August 24th is FALA Staff Professional Development Day

*** Students will be on a early release schedule Friday ***

Friday – Early Release Schedule for Teacher Professional Development Days

7:20 – 8:30 0 hour
8:45 – 9:25 1st
9:30 – 10:10 2nd
10:15 – 11:00 Advisory
11:05 – 11:45 3rd
11:50 – 12:30 4th

No 5th hour on Friday
FALA Student Handbook

Students reviewed the Handbook Friday during their Advisory; they should be bringing home a contract page stating that they have reviewed the handbook with their families. 

You will find many important items in the FALA Student Handbook -- such as the fact that we are a closed campus . Students may only leave campus unless they are signed out by a parent. Students must remain on campus from the moment they step off the bus, or are dropped off in front until school closes. 

Students need to return the contract to Advisory on Friday August 24th. 
College Visits
Northern Arizona University
Wednesday, October 3rd
During lunch: 11:40am – 12:15pm
Students interested in learning more about NAU in general, or the NAU admissions process, please come to the informal meeting with Tyler Cegler, NAU Associate Director for National Recruitment.

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE
When: October 18th, at 8:15 AM
Where: FALA! (dependent on weather)

Seniors and Juniors!

Are you interested in seeing what it's all about to attend a liberal arts college in the city of New York? Come talk to Elizabeth, their college admissions rep, to learn all about what Sarah Lawrence offers.

Ask Ms. Birchard or Ms. Neilson for details if you have additional questions.
7th Grade Sexual Health Parent Night
Tuesday, October 2
6:00 – 7:00pm, FALA, Room 10

In preparation for the 7th grade sexual health curriculum, 7th grade parents/guardians are invited to meet with the curriculum instructor: Sydney Tolchinsky, Public Health Educator/Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, Coconino County Public Health Services District.

Parents are not required to attend.

Please contact Gessica Neilson: gneilson@flagarts.com to RSVP.

RSVP is not required to attend.

Parents, please keep your eye out for a Sexual Health permission slip from Gessica Neilson.
Testing Dates
PSAT/NMSQT Testing
Wednesday, October 10th, 8:15 am.

**This is the day before fall break, so please plan accordingly.**

PSAT/NMSQT testing is administered by FALA to students in 10th grade. If you are in 11th grade and would like to take the test to attempt qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship, please contact Gessica Neilson (gneilson@flagarts.com) by Sept. 1st.

Parents, keep your eye out for a letter from Gessica Neilson with more detailed information.

For more information about the PSAT/NMSQT test, please visit the FALA School Counseling Website .

For more testing dates, including AP test dates, please visit the FALA School Counseling Website .
Carpool List
Let's keep Fort Valley traffic to a minimum and save money by carpooling!

The FALA Volunteer Corps collects contact information from FALA families who are interested in sharing a ride so that they can get in touch with each other and put together a car pool.

This list has now been updated for the 2018-19 school year.

If you signed up please go check it out here .  If you did not get signed up yet and would like to, fill out our form and we'll gladly add you to the list.
Speech and Debate Club
FALA's Speech and Debate Club for high school students will be held Mondays after school in room 16.

If you are interested in joining or want more information contact Tia Stephens or Sean Collins .
Lunch Menu 8/20 - 8/23
Monday
Chicken Caesar Wrap $3.50
Mozzarella Sandwich $3.50
Garden Salad $2
Mac and Cheese $3
Cheeseburger $4
Veggie Cheeseburger $4

Tuesday
Turkey Sub. $4
Greek Chicken Wrap $3.50
Garden Salad $2
Chicken Quesadilla $3.50
Mac and Cheese $3
Bean Quesadilla $3
Fettuccine Alfredo $3

Wednesday
Mozzarella Sandwich $3.50
Bean and Cheese Burrito $3
Garden Salad $2
Meatball Sandwich $4
Veggie Meatball Sandwich $4
Mac and Cheese $3
BBQ Chicken Sandwich $3

Thursday
Chicken Caesar Wrap $3.50
Garden Salad $2
Chicken Strips $4
Vegetarian Chicken Strips $4
Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta $3
Mac and Cheese $3
Nachos $2.50

Snacks
Various chips $.75
Chocolate Chip Cookies $.25
Rice Krispy Treats $.50
Brownies $.50

Drinks
Various Soda $1
Water $1
Gatorade $2
AZ Tea $2
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